Los Angeles City College placed on lockdown as authorities investigate fatal stabbing
Authorities are investigating reports of a stabbing on the Los Angeles City College campus.
As a result, all classes and offices were placed on lockdown as Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies investigated.
The stabbing is said to have occurred at around 2 p.m. at a parking garage on North Heliotrope Drive near the college.
Sheriff's officials disclosed that the victim, only identified as a man, died at the scene.
Deputies are searching for a suspect who is believed to be a Black man standing 5'7" tall and weighing around 160 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black shirt and black jacket with white shorts and blue shoes.
CAMPUS EMERGENCY. STABBING INCIDENT. SHELTER IN PLACE. Sheriffs are looking for African American Male, approx 5”07” 160 lbs, black shirt, white shorts, black jacket, and blue shoes. If you have seen anyone fitting this description please notify the Sheriffs at 323-953-4005.
— LA City College (@LACityCollege) November 7, 2022
Students on campus have been urged to shelter in place, while those off campus have been told to stay away.
The campus lockdown was lifted at around 5:45 p.m.
Anyone with information is urged to contact LASD at (323) 953-4005.